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Enclosure 6 Conference Request Template

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UNCLASSIFIED Date

XXX Office,703-XXX-XXXX

Requesting Official

Subject: HA/TMA Conference Request

1. Purpose:

·  Strategic Objective of the Conference.

·  To what objective of the P&R Strategic Plan does this conference contribute?

·  Specifically, how does this conference support your organizations mission?

o  Does this conference meet any training requirements for your organization?

2. Background:

·  Purpose of the Conference

o  Any specific due outs expected from this conference?

·  Number of Attendees (to include support personnel).

·  Dates and Itinerary (Include the Conference agenda as an attachment).

·  Location:

o  If hosting the conference, list two alternate sites that were used as a cost comparison. Provide amplifying details when appropriate.

·  Cost: (Detailed cost estimate (Attachment 5) to be provided as an estimate)

·  What other meetings in support of this initiative are planned for the next 6 months?

·  What other events or projects will be missed while hosting/attending this conference?

3. Discussion:

·  Can the same goals and objectives be accomplished via other means (VTC, local meetings, or teleconferencing)? If not, why not?

·  If a government facility was not chosen, provide a brief description of why not.

·  How does this conference fit into your portfolio and priority projects and goals for the year?

·  What other P&R Deputates would have an interest in attending this conference?

·  Include any other information to support the conference.

4. Deadline:

5. HA/TMA Responsible Official (PDASD(HA)) Dr. Karen Guice

______I have seen this request and recommend approval.

6. ASD(HA): Dr. Jonathan Woodson

______I have seen this request and recommend approval.

6. USP(P&R) Responsible Official:

______Recommend

______Not Recommended (provide specific details)

7. USD P&R Decision:

______Approve

______Disapprove

______Other UNCLASSIFIED

L:\My Documents\Conference approval USU\Attendance\Request forms and process\Enclosure 6 Conference Request Template.docx 31Dec12

L:\My Documents\Conference approval USU\Attendance\Request forms and process\Enclosure 6 Conference Request Template.docx 31Dec12